COMPAQ


          Compaq DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Version 7.3

          AV-PNHXT-TE

          March 2001

          Dear Customer:

          Thank you for purchasing Compaq DECnet-Plus networking software.
          The DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS software product (formerly named
          DECnet/OSI) is an implementation of Phase V of the DIGITAL
          Network Architecture (DNA) for the OpenVMS operating system
          hardware. DECnet-Plus networking software provides true network
          independence-you get the full functionality of DECnet Phase IV,
          as well as DECnet enhancements, plus full TCP/IP connectivity
          and OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) functionality.

          For a complete description of this product, see the Compaq
          DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Version 7.3 Software Product Description
          (SPD) for either OpenVMS VAX or Alpha systems:

          o  VAX: SPD 25.03.45

          o  Alpha: SPD 50.45.14

          Compaq recommends that you read the DECnet-Plus Planning Guide
          before you install this product. If you need assistance in
          planning and installation, contact your local Compaq office.

          Version 7.3 of Compaq DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS software will be
          the last release available on TK50 tapes. Future releases will
          be available only on CD-ROM.

          Features

          Compaq DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Version 7.3 software provides
          a set of applications for use on OpenVMS systems. This release
          supports the latest release of the operating system, OpenVMS
          Version 7.3, and provides corrections for a number of problems
          from the previous version (DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Version 7.2-
          1).

          For complete information about the software functionality and
          features, see Chapter 2 of the DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Release
          Notes manual for Version 7.3.

 






          Documentation Comments

          Compaq prides itself on responding to customer needs. To con-
          tinue serving you, we welcome your comments about any of the
          DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS documents. Please send us your comments
          through any of the following channels:

          Internet      openvmsdoc@compaq.com

          Fax           603 884-3799, Attention: OSSG Documentation, ZKO3-
                        4/U08

          Mail          OSSG Documentation Group, ZKO3-4/U08
                        110 Spit Brook Rd.
                        Nashua, NH 03062-2698































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